'Appa' is the first film in which Samuthirakani played the lead role apart from writing and directing the film. Though he is known as an actor cum director he had not acted in any film directed by him before 'Appa'.

'Appa' is one of the critically acclaimed super hits of the year 2016. The film completed a successful 100 day run in some theaters which is a tremendous feat in the present Kollywood box office scenario.

Energised by such a stupendous success, Samuthirakani has another film in which he would play one of the leads apart from directing it. The film 'Thondan' and it now ready to hit the screens on May 5, 2016.

'Thondan' stars Vikranth and Sunaina in lead roles apart from Samuthirakani. Thambi Ramaiah, Soori, Ganja Karuppu, Namo Narayana and Moorthy have played the supporting character.

The film certainly deals with a social issue like Kani's previous direcotirals' as evidenced in the trailer, but the makers have preferred to maintain secret about what exactly the film is all about.

The shooting commenced in December and completed in a rapid speed. Justin Prabhakaran has rendered the music score while the songs have been written by Yugabharathi and VIveka. Richard M.Nathan is the cinematographer. A.L.Ramesh has done the Editing. Jackie has done the Art Direction while stunt choreography and dance choreography are by Vijay and Johny.

The film has been produced by R.Manikandan under the Vasundhara Cine Films. Samuthirakani has acquired the rights of releasing the film in Salem district of Tamil Nadu.

'Thondan' has acquired a clean U certificate and it will be hitting the screens on May 26, 2017.